Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a hunchback. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Roger alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: A 5'2" northern man, he usually wears his black robe and has his nunchaku always slung over his shoulder. His hair is short and brown. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Aldous was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mayor they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Performer, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Coral (40 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she tends to wear a large green jacket. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A gifted student she started as a Cook, but she got bored and became a Spy. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Slave, Job, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp.